New York City has a humid subtropical climate, and very close to a humid continental climate. The city averages 234 days of some sunshine annually. The winters are cold and damp. Spring and Autumn can be unpredictable, with the weather ranging from warm to chilly. Summers are usually hot and humid. The city gets 49.7 inches of precipitation annually, which is spread out throughout the year.
Some weather hazards New York City faces include, winter snow storms and hurricanes. Average snow fall in the city is 26.7 inches annually, but it can get hit hard with blizzards. The New York City Blizzard of 2006 covered the city in 26.9 inches of snow, which became the greatest snowfall the city has ever seen. These blizzards can shut down highways and airports, and cause power outages which can be very dangerous in such cold temperatures. Hurricanes have been known to hit New York City pretty hard also, causing flooding, power outages, and damage to building from high winds.
Environmental Issues
New York City faces some environmental issues due to its great population density. Some of these issues include air pollution, garbage disposal, lead paint in older houses, and one of the countries worst oil spills still seeps into the cities waterways. Surprisingly, with all that being said, New York City is one of only five cities in the United States with water pure enough to only require chlorination to ensure its purity.
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